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A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 150: RICHARD STOTTIn this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, RICHARD STOTT.
Stott is an actor and stand-up comedian, who regularly performs at comedy nights. He has been runner up in Dave’s Jokes of the Fringe, The Guardian Top Ten Jokes of the Fringe, was listed twice in The Times' Best Jokes of the Fringe as well as being shortlisted for the Amused Moose Award 2023. On TV, he has appeared on ITV2s Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live.
I have seen Stott perform at the Sofa So Funny showcase in 2023.
Thank...2025-04-061h 02
What is The Future for Cities?274I_Richard Gill, CEO of RethinkX"[In] societal change we need to protect people, not jobs or industries."
Are you interested in transformational technologies? What do you think about cities being in competition? How can we embrace change even if it is messy?
Interview with Richard Gill, CEO of Rethink X. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, change and its management, technology, human evolution, and many more.
Richard Gill is a technology pioneer, innovator, serial entrepreneur, investor and CEO of RethinkX, an independent not-for-profit global research organization that analyzes the speed and scale of...2024-11-2044 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 127: ALEXANDER BENNETTIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALEXANDER BENNETT.
Regularly appearing on the UK comedy circuit, Alexander Bennett’s comedy is intelligent, obscene, murky, meaningless and exceptionally funny. He has filmed several stand-up specials and has his own podcast with fellow comedian, Andy Barr entitled Born Yesterday (www.shows.acast.com/born-yesterday).
I have watched Bennett compering for Always Be Comedy in 2019, co-creating and appearing in Dan Vs Food at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, as a guest for Live at Limehouse in 2020, Always Be Comedy Online: The James Gill Roast in 2021, The Comedy Arc...2024-08-311h 05
New WorlderEpisode #91: Richard McCollRichard McColl is a British Canadian journalist, podcaster and hotel owner based in Bogotá and Mompós, Colombia. I’ve known Richard for at least a decade. I first knew of him from his work as a fellow foreign correspondent covering subjects all around Latin America, writing for international publications. In 2013, we met in person when I was writing for a story about Mompós for The New York Times. It’s one of my favorite stories I ever written for The Times because Mompós is such a special place. It’s this stunning 500-year-old colonial city on an island...2024-07-191h 17
New WorlderEpisode #91: Richard McCollRichard McColl is a British Canadian journalist, podcaster and hotel owner based in Bogotá and Mompós, Colombia. I’ve known Richard for at least a decade. I first knew of him from his work as a fellow foreign correspondent covering subjects all around Latin America, writing for international publications. In 2013, we met in person when I was writing for a story about Mompós for The New York Times. It’s one of my favorite stories I ever written for The Times because Mompós is such a special place. It’s this stunning 500-year-old colonial city on an island in...2024-07-191h 17
The EcoSend PodcastS5E1 'The Carbon Footprint of Marketing', with Richard Boon 👣We're delighted to be back with Season FIVE of the EcoSend Podcast! 🎉To kick-off the new series, we welcome Richard Boon from Webmart - a true veteran of the budding-field of Digital Sustainability. From a serendipitous 'Dragon's Den' pitch at the age of eighteen, to an apprenticeship, to his current position as Board Advisor, Richard has been in the thick of climate-conscious Marketing and Agency for over 18 years! Many sectors, particularly Logistics and Operations, have been stepping up their efforts in tackling their carbon footprint. But why, Richard asks, is Marketing still lagging so...2024-06-1236 min
Security Thought Leadership: in conversation with Martin GillDr. Richard Diston - Thought Leadership InterviewThis episode contains strong language Dr Rich Diston is a career security practitioner, with a MSc with distinction and a professional doctorate. He has held too many professional accreditations to count, and currently holds strong views about security practice and the industry.He works as a trainer/consultant helping develop security professionals, but if you want him to help you he will wish to vet you first, and you will have to go and find him, he doesn’t advertise. He admits he is an industry hate figure, and routinely gets hat...2024-05-1347 min
The A.I. Advantage Show™ Evolvepreneur®AIS002:020 [Gill Tiney] AI: Are We Putting The Cart Before The Horse? Welcome to the Evolvepreneur A.I. Advantage Show
Join me, Richard Wray, to gain the A.I. Advantage today where we dive deep into the transformative power of A.I. to help fast-track your business.
My very special guest today is Gill Tiney ...
Gill Tiney discusses the responsible use of AI with podcast host Richard Ray. While AI can be helpful, she warns against losing one's humanity or creativity to technology. Tiny advocates using AI judiciously to enhance rather than replace human skills and experience. The podcast addresses concerns around AI homogenizing products a...2023-11-0630 min
The EcoSend PodcastS3 #5 'Sustainability, Philosophy, and Evolutionary Psychology', with Richard Dickson from Play It Green.It's not often you meet someone qualified to talk to you about Sustainability, Philosophy, and Evolutionary Psychology - but Richard Dickson is one of those few!We were delighted to welcome Richard to the hot-seat for Episode 5 of the EcoSend Podcast, and what a jam-packed episode this proved to be!Get ready for a deep-dive through everything which has led Richard to where he is today as Co-Founder of Play It Green; taking a journey through his thesis in Philosophy, managing a non-profit in Tanzania, and even a few Lancashire words of wisdom!...2023-09-1328 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 92: LESLIE GOLDIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian LESLIE GOLD about her comedy career.
American Leslie Gold, based in London, is a wonderful no-nonsense stand-up comedian whose material discussing every-day life is direct and hilarious. Since
Gold comperes and created Sofa SoFunny! comedy club, a comedy night for new and aspiring comedians (around ten per gig) with regular comic Nick Kirk, and a star-turn for a headliner. Starting online in December 2020, Sofa SoFunny! live shows in London began in September 2021 and go from strength to strength every fortnight.
In 2022, I attended my fi...2023-04-2956 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 91: PETER MERREIn this episode, I talk to the great comedian PETER MERRE about his comedy career.
Merre is based in London has been compering and performing stand-up comedy since 2016. His comedy is topical, razor sharp and extremely funny. He has appeared on Sky TV’s Soccer AM, can be heard on TALKSPORT radio and is a writer for BBC Radio 4’s Newsjack.
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A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 90: ANIA MAGLIANOIn this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian ANIA MAGLIANO about her comedy career.
Magliano is an Italian-Polish comedian based in London, who made the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award in 2018 and the Funny Women Award in 2020. On stage, she is an exceptionally confident, warm, and funny comedian, who is highly recommended.
I have seen Magliano perform both live and online at Always Be Comedy in 2021 and 2022. I also saw her debut solo Edinburgh Fringe show, Absolutely No Worries If Not, in 2022.
Thank you so much for listening to my po...2023-04-1556 min
Evil Done Badly: One Moron's Adventures in True CrimeEvil Done Badly: Episode 21 - Richard Speck and the Chicago MassacreThe worst true crime podcast on the internet is back with its 21st episode. This one features Richard Speck, who killed at least eight women and went to jail for a long, long time.2023-04-0722 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 89: GEOFF ROWE (FOUNDER, LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL)In this episode, I talk to the GEOFF ROWE, the founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Rowe, and a group of student friends, set up the annual event in 1994, when they were studying Arts Management at Leicester’s De Montfort University. Every February since, the comedy festival has played host to a wealth of comedy performances attracting visitors from all over the country. In 2023, after celebrating the 30th anniversary, Rowe has stepped down. and created an extraordinary legacy. The event plans to continue in 2024 (from 7th to 25th February) and will carry on Rowe’s legacy. In 2023, Rowe...2023-04-011h 01
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 88: FRANCIS FOSTERIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian FRANCIS FOSTER about his comedy career.
Francis Foster is a brilliant stand-up comedian who regularly performs at UK comedy clubs, as well as all over the world. His writing credits include Mock The Week for the BBC, and in 2018, he began co-hosting the podcast TRIGGERnometry with fellow comedian Konstantin Kisin, which has achieved enormous success.
I have seen Foster on stage for Birdies Comedy in 2014, Always Be Comedy in 2016 and for Angel Comedy at the Camden Head, Islington in 2017 all in London.
Thank you s...2023-03-2547 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 87: A RICH COMIC LIFE IN A NUTSHELL: FROM LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVALLive from the Leicester Comedy Festival for the 30th Anniversary Richard Gill and Mark Duqueno join forces to talk about a few of their experiences at the festival. Listen and enjoy.
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A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 86: JOSH PUGHIn this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JOSH PUGH, about his comedy career.
Pugh is an British stand-up comedian and actor. He began performing in 2014 and in that year as well as 2015, he won the Midlands New Act of The Year. In 2015, he also won new act competitions at both the Birmingham Comedy Festival and Nottingham Comedy Festival and in 2016 he won the English Comedian of the Year. He has become a regular on the comedy circuit and is on tour in 2023 with his solo show Sausage, Egg, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans.
I h...2023-02-1147 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 85: STEVE BUGEJAIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, STEVE BUGEJA, about his comedy career.
Bugeja is a regular in comedy clubs and is also a writer and actor. Co-creating and appearing in the ITV 2 sitcom, Buffering (with Iain Stirling) and has been part of the main writing team for Stirling’s ITV 2 comedy quiz show, Celebability and The Russell Hour for Sky Television. He won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since had five successful solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and been on two national tours. An extremely funny and unique comic performer on st...2023-02-0455 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 84: PAUL TONKINSONIn this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian PAUL TONKINSON, about his comedy career.
Tonkinson is an extraordinary live performer. Winning the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and the Time Out Stand-Up Comic of the Year in 1997, he is a regular headlining act on the comedy circuit. Famed for his lively visual and physicality and accurate parodies, his first-rate material on every-day life is hysterical. He has been tour-support for Michael McIntyre in 2013, 2015 and 2021 and, on television, he has also hosted Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast and the BBC’s The Sunday Show.
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A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 83: ELLIOT STEELIn this episode, I talk to the comedian ELLIOT STEEL, about his comedy career.
A stand-up comedian like his dad, Mark; Steele has performed truthful and extremely funny comedy sets, which are delivered with a refreshingly individual style together with a self-assured stage presence.
I have seen Steel perform for Always Be Comedy, London in 2017, 2019 and 2020 and at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2021.
Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.
Please read Elliot Steel’s...2023-01-1451 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 82: ILAYDA ARDENIn this episode, I talk to the comedian ILAYDA ARDEN, about her comedy career.
Arden is a comedian, writer, and actor with experience in experimental theatre. Nominated for the 2020 Funny Women Awards, her stand-up is thoughtful, honest, intelligent, and exceptionally amusing.
I have seen Arden perform in London for Birdies Comedy in 2019, Flamingo Sparks Open Mic Night, Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette, Live@Limehouse and Comedy Kiss Launch Night all in 2020, and Neon Flamingo Cutting Room Floor Live Online at The Cavendish Arms in 2021.
Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if...2023-01-0745 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 81: MILTON JONESIn this episode, I talk to one of my absolute favourite comedians, MILTON JONES, about his comedy career.
Jones is one of the best one-line pun comedians working today. Familiar for his wild hair and wonderful loud fashionable shirts, his expressionless and overanxious delivery of the joke is superb. The lines to the joke are extremely well crafted, hysterically funny and he has become exceptionally popular with audiences. He has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and was a regular panellist on BBC TV’s Mock The Week.
I have seen Jones perform many times over...2022-12-1751 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 80: STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEINIn this episode, I talk to the fantastic character comedian, STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEIN about his comedy career.
One of the funniest characters on the British comedy scene, Sol Bernstein is the creation of Jameson. Portraying an old Jewish comedian on stage who consistently makes me cry with laughter, with brilliant comic timing and delivery. Bernstein always is a joy to watch, and I smile when I see his name on a forthcoming bill of comedians.
I have seen Bernstein perform many times over the years from the We Love Comedy showcases in 2014, the O...2022-12-101h 08
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 79: BENJAMIN BANKE BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJOIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful character comedian, BENJAMIN BANKO BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO about his comedy career.
Comedian Bello created President Obonjo, an inflated self-centred dictator pf the Lafta Republic, feigning to find easy solutions delivered on stage with mocking accuracy, amusement, and susceptibility. Obonjo has been a very successful standing-up comedian winning Luton Comedian of the Year, Runner-Up at Great Yorkshire Fringe and was a finalist in the Naty New Act of the year in 2016.
I have seen President Obonjo live on stage for Old Comedian of The Year in London in 2015...2022-12-031h 04
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 78: JOSH BERRYIn this episode, I talk to the great comedian and impressionist, JOSH BERRY about his comedy career.
Berry came to prominence at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019 with his solo shows Voice Thief in 2018 and Josh Berry: Who Does He Think He Is? In 2019. His extraordinary talent for impersonation includes politicians, sports stars, and fellow comedians. In 2019, when Boris Johnson became British Prime Minister, Berry created Rafe Hubris, a conceited, public school educated special government adviser. The lampooning character was a massive success and Berry incorporated him into many of his live stand-up shows and projects.
I...2022-11-261h 01
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 77: GARRETT MILLERICKIn this episode, I talk to the great comedian GARRETT MILLERICK about his comedy career.
Millerick is a stand-up comedian, writer, and director. He is in great demand on the UK comedy circuit due to his adaptability and originality. His acclaimed solo shows, Sunflower in 2018 and Smile in 2019 performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour.
I have seen Millerick perform for Twice As Nice Comedy at the Grove Pub in Hammersmith, London in 2019, for #Save Live Comedy online at the Clapham Grand in 2020 and for The Outside The Box Comedy Club at The Royal Oa...2022-11-0551 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 76: NATHAN CASSIDYIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian NATHAN CASSIDY about his comedy career.
Cassidy is a British comedian, writer, and podcaster. He became a regular on the UK comedy circuit in 2009 and has performed solo shows at many Fringe’s and comedy clubs over the years, including the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2010. He is known for his comic invention – his shows are cleverly constructed and well as being exceptionally funny. His podcast Psycomedy examines the mindset of comedians and comedy. Winner of numerous awards over the years, Cassidy is a comic tour de-force and is highl...2022-10-2955 minA RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 75: THE NOISE NEXT DOORIn this episode, I talk to two members – Tom Livingstone and Robin Hatcher - of the hilarious comedy sketch group, The Noise Next Door.
The Noise Next Door is the UK’s premier improvised comedy ensemble who have been performing together since 2005. The current line up comprises of Livingstone, Hatcher, Matt Grant, and Sam Pacelli. Charlie Granville has also been a member as has Tom Houghton who left in 2016 to go solo. Each show is different and is made up of taking suggestions from the audience on any topic, and then acting out scenarios and stories made up on...2022-10-2245 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 74: CLAIRE HAUSIn this episode, I talk to the great comedian Claire Haus about her comedy career.
British Canadian comedian Haus is a writer, actress and stand-up comic. She regularly performs high energy comedy in clubs and has a background in theatre, art, sketch, and improv. In 2019, she was a So You Think You’re Funny finalist at the Edinburgh Fringe and has appeared regularly in the The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 since 2019.
I have seen Haus perform for Flamingo Sparks Open Mic Night at the Star Of The East pub, London in 2020 and for Vix...2022-10-1542 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 73: JASON COOKIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian Jason Cook about his comedy career.
Beginning his comic journey as part of the sketch group, Soup in 2005, Cook is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer is based in Tyne and Wear in the North-East of England. Regular comedy club headliner Cook was the co-writer (with Graham Duff) of the BBC TV comedy series Hebburn which featured Chris Ramsey and Vic Reeves (as well as Cook) which ran from 2012 to 2013. More recently, Jason Cook’s Comedy Club based in South Shields has played host to popular comedians, with Cook...2022-10-0845 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 72: JEFF INNOCENTIn this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian Jeff Innocent about his comedy career.
Innocent has been a comedian, writer, and actor for over twenty years and regularly headlines comedy clubs. Winner of British Comedian of The Year in 2021, as well as numerous other awards, he has created the Jeff Innocent Comedy Academy teaching budding stand-up’s the tricks of the trade, and his unique influence is somewhere between looking like a London hard-man and his refined, thoughtful approach to comedy.
I have seen Innocent perform regularly for Always Be Comedy in 2017 and 2019, Bearcat Come...2022-10-011h 01
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 71: ALEX LOWEIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comic actor Alex Lowe about his comedy career.
Lowe is an English actor, comedian and voice artist. He is the creator and performer of brilliant comic characters Barry from Watford and Clinton Baptiste. Barry is an eighty plus Motivational Speaker with a fine line in comic smut, as featured on Steve Wright In The Afternoon on BBC Radio 2. Lowe’s most famous comic creation Clinton Baptiste, the impatient medium, clairvoyant and psychic best known for his appearances on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights broadcast on Channel 4. Lowe isA regular headline...2022-09-241h 04
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 70: STEVIE MARTINIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian Stevie Martin about her comic career.
Martin is a comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. Online output includes a regular improvised comedy book club on Twitch and two successful podcasts Might Delete Later with Gina Martin and Nobody Panic with Tessa Coates. Her many TV appearances include Starstruck opposite Rose Matafeo, Comedians Giving Lectures and Russell Howard’s Good News who she has also written for. On radio, her credits include Tom Neenan Is Not All Men and Sketchorama.
I have seen Martin perform at Always Be Comedy...2022-09-0357 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 69: ANDY SMARTIn this episode, I talk to the great comic improviser, actor, comedian, and writer Andy Smart about his career in comedy. Having watched him perform as a permanent member of the infamous Comedy Store Players on various dates between 1995 and 2019, Smart was incredible at creating characters and improvising scenes based on audience suggestions. Before the Comedy Store Players, he was one half of The Vicious Boys with Angelo Abela.
I have also seen Smart perform as part of Paul Merton’s Impro Chums in 2005, and as a guest for Phill Jupitus Quartet: Made Up in 2011 both...2022-08-0655 min
TSP - The Scuttlebutt Podcast31 - F/A18 Hornet pilot Kegan 'SMurF' Gill walks us through ejecting at 695mphSend us a textEpisode 31 - Join us Sunday evening July 24th at 1900 (7pm) CST as TSP features Navy Fighter Pilot Kegan ‘SMurF’ Gill“In January 2014 I ejected from a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet at 695 mph. The fastest surviving ejection in the history of naval aviation. The violent ejection left me with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken neck, broken arms, broken legs, and a variety of nerve and blood vessel damage.” ~Kegan GillPlease like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, every episode supports Veteran nonprofitAlso you can supp...2022-07-251h 27
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 68: MICHAEL LEGGEIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful London-based Irish comedian MICHAEL LEGGE about his comedy career. As well as an acclaimed stand-up comedian, Legge won a Chortle award for his blog, and a Sony silver award for his podcast Do The Right Thing.
I first saw Legge perform as part of the sketch group Theatre Sports Downstairs at The Kings Head, Crouch End in 1992 and then as a regular warm-up comedian for recording of The Jack Docherty Show for Channel 5 at The Whitehall Theatre (now Trafalgar Studios) in London from 1995 to 1998. I also saw one of hi...2022-07-231h 07
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 67: JEN SMITHIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful musical comedian JEN SMITH about her comedy career.
Smith’s comic act with her ukulele has an enthusiastic warmth and exuberance on stage producing hilarious songs about her native Welsh roots. Indeed, her comic style is reminiscent of the late, great Victoria Wood.
I have seen Smith perform for Live @ Limehouse in 2019 and the Musical Comedy Awards, Live @ Piccadiily and Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette online all in 2020. She is extremely entertaining and highly recommended.
Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you lik...2022-07-0956 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 66: MERVYN STUTTERIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful satirical songwriter, comedian, actor, scriptwriter, and Edinburgh Fringe legend MERVYN STUTTER about his comedy career.
Stutter has been entertaining audiences in cabaret and comedy clubs and on TV and radio for over forty years. For visitors to the Edinburgh Festival every August, he is infamous as the creator of and compere for his daily Pick of The Fringe lunchtime showcase where his team search every day to find the best acts which cover all genres of the arts – comedy, theatre, music, circus, poetry, everything - making a great variety show...2022-07-021h 05
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 65: RICHARD MORTONIn this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian RICHARD MORTON about his comedy career.
Geordie comedian Richard Morton combines music and comedy to create a unique comic act. With hilarious comedy songs and stand-up, the energetic funny man has forged an impressive status as a live act, and supported many great comedians on tour including Lee Evans, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Eddie Izzard. In a long and established career, Morton had performed several sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals, has regularly appeared on TV and radio, was one half of th...2022-06-251h 00
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 64: NICOLE HARRISIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian NICOLE HARRIS about her comedy career.
Award-winning comedian Nicole Harris is dedicated to performing a rare mixture of spoken word, visual and improvisational comedy material. Superb at audience participation, her delivery and material is surprising and hysterically funny as the crowd never appears to know what is going to happen next. Harris has gone from strength to strength after winning the Jewish Comedian of The Year competition in 2016 going on to be a finalist at the Hackney Empire New act of The Year in 2019.
I have se...2022-06-1157 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 63: ANGELA BARNESIn this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians ANGELA BARNES about her comedy career.
One of the UK’s very best comedians, since winning the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award in 2011, Barnes has not looked back. A regular on the comedy circuit and at festivals, her on-stage persona is blunt, no-nonsense, and hysterically funny. A familiar face and voice on radio and television, she is the host of Newsjack, been a guest host and panellist on The News Quiz and appeared on The Now Show all for BBC Radio 4. On television, her credits include Stan...2022-06-041h 05
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 62: JONATHAN BOULTONIn this episode, I talk to comedian JONATHAN BOULTON about his comedy career.
I have known British comedian Jonathan Boulton for years. I first worked for him in 2010. One day in 2013, he told me he had applied for a six-month comedy course at London’s City Lit Academy. He won the competition and not long after, he moved to Dubai and became a co-founder and regular comedian at Yalla Laughs Comedy Club in Abu Dhabi. In 2021, he returned to London to continue his comic journey.
I have seen Boulton many times live including Comedy Virgins at The...2022-05-2840 min
Real RiskS3 E12 Standing Tall - with Gill Hicks AM MBEIn my view, the very embodiment of courage and resilience is my friend Gill Hicks. As a young woman Gill travelled to London to find adventure and a new life. She found success and everything she had hoped for in that wonderful city. But that all changed in "a breath", when she was just meters away from a detonating suicide bomber on the London Underground in July 2005. The ghastly physical impact was just the beginning of a journey that would lead her on a quest to literally promote world peace. Gill is articulate, kind and outspoken about her vision of...2022-05-241h 05
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 61: NATHAN CATONIn this episode, I talk to the great comedian NATHAN CATON about his comedy career.
Caton is a regular headliner at comedy clubs and has had successful tours with an exceptional combination of charisma and clever direct comedy. He was a runner-up for Amused Moose and won the Chortle Student Comic of The Year both in 2005, the Broadcast Hotshot in 2007 and an FHM Stand Up Hero Finalist in 2010. On TV and radio, he has written for or appeared at Live At The Apollo, and Gran Jury for the BBC, also The Nathan Caton Show for Comedy Central...2022-05-2146 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 60 - ROSE JOHNSONIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian ROSE JOHNSON about her comedy career.
One third of comedy sketch group Birthday Girls (whose podcast Birthday Girls House Party was nominated for the 2019 British Podcast Award for Best Comedy), Johnson is an actress, writer, stand-up comedian, and compere. Her many TV writing credits include Have I Got News For You, The Mash Report, The Last Leg and Hypothetical. She also writes for children’s TV including episodes of Thomas the Tank Engine.
A natural comedian who is a pleasure to watch, I have seen Johnson many...2022-04-301h 01
ManReimaginedEpisode 25 - Lead By Heart... An interview with James 'Fish' GillIn this first big interview of our second season we are honoured to talk to the inspiring James 'Fish' Gill about his take on communication and relationship.
James is the creator of a whole new way for us as humans to relate to each other. His method incorporates the ancient knowledge of yogic philosophy into the modern need for us to bridge the interpersonal gap and find our way back to a heart centered way of relating to each other.
On his website James describes himself as a communications coach, but if you listen to t...2022-04-2956 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 59: JULIAN DEANEIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian JULIAN DEANE about his comedy career.
Julian Deane is a stand-up comedian and writer. Known for his clever punchlines and warped view of the world, he started his comedy career in 2005. By 2008, he was named the best new comedian of the year by the Comedy Café in London and in 2010, he won the Laughing Horse New Act of The Year competition. On TV, his writing credits include Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week.
I have seen Deane perform live in 2020 for Always Be Comedy and...2022-04-2344 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 58: SAM RHODESIn this episode, I talk to the brilliant musical comedian SAM RHODES about his comedy career.
Laidback, amusing and endearingly bizarre, Rhodes is an exceptionally unique and funny talent who, on stage, delivers an infectious mix of quirkiness and harmony coupled with wonderful stories and jokes. Based in South London, he regularly plays comedy clubs and has toured extensively.
I have seen Rhodes perform on stage for Live @ Limehouse and for Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette and Comedy Arcade online all in 2020.
Thank you so much for listenin...2022-04-1644 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 57: NEIL DELAMEREIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, NEIL DELAMERE about his comedy career.
Beginning his career at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, Delamere is one of Ireland’s most brilliant comedians. Warm, endearing and extremely funny, the comedian’s take on life is accurate, honest, and hilarious. As well as touring, the comedian has also worked on both radio and television including the BBC comedy series One Night Stand and BBC radio and television panel quiz The Blame Game.
I have watched Delamere on stage many times over the years including at the Edinbur...2022-04-0258 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 56: STEPHEN GRANTIn this episode, I talk to the great comedian, STEPHEN GRANT about his comedy career.
Based in Brighton, Grant is a comedian, writer, and radio presenter. At the time of recording the podcast, he ran and compered the Krater Comedy Club at the city’s Komedia venue from 1999 to 2022. The club won the Chortle Award for Best Comedy Club in the South for 2002 to 2006, 2008, and 2011 to 2014. In 2008 and 2011, Grant won the Chortle Award for Best Compere. After 23 years, the Komedia ended his contract to run weekend nights at the Krater Comedy Club so in January 2022, Grant launched and i...2022-03-261h 00
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 55: SIKISAIn this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, SIKISA about her comedy career.
Hailing from Barbados and based in South London, Sikisa has become of the most thrilling acts currently on the circuit, gaining audience appreciation with her vibrant and bold routines. She was a finalist at the 2007 BBC New Comedy Award competition and regularly appears on stage with a warm and endearing presence delivering razor-sharp material.
I first saw Sikisa live in 2020 where she was a guest for Always Be Comedy and has appeared for the club many times since during 2020 and 2021 both o...2022-03-191h 00
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 54 - PATRICK MONAHANIn this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, PATRICK MONAHAN about his comedy career.
On stage, Irish Iranian comedian Monahan has an exceptionally lively comic charm with hysterical and razor-sharp observational material. Winner of the 2011 ITV series, Show Me The Funny, the comedian has never looked back and is amazing with an audience. He is a regular performer on the comedy circuit appearing at festivals and comedy clubs.
I have seen Monahan many times live over the years from Late ‘N’ Live and Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Fringe in 200...2022-03-121h 06
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 53: JACOB HAWLEYIn this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, JACOB HAWLEY about his comedy career.
Starting in 2014, London based working class comedian Jacob Hawley is now a regular on the comedy circuit. As well as columnist for The Metro newspaper, he also has two hit podcasts Jacob Hawley: On Drugs and Jacob Hawley: On Love.
Since 2020, I have seen Hawley many times at Always Be Comedy both live and online and watched him develop into an excellent comedian. He is a extremely self-assured performer with an appealing charisma and is highly recommended.
Thank y...2022-03-0547 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 52: CARL DONNELLYIn this episode, I talk to the very funny comedian, CARL DONNELLY about his comedy career.
After winning the Chortle Awards for Best Newcomer and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award both in 2007, Donnelly garnered status as one of Britain’s funniest comedians and comperes. Brilliant at audience participation, he appears regularly at comedy clubs and festivals.
I have seen Donnelly many times over the years including compering and appearing in shows for the Edinburgh Fringe from 2009 to 2018, 99 Club Comedy in 2015, Always Be Comedy in 2016, 2017 and 2020 and Save Live Comedy at the Clapham Gra...2022-02-051h 07
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 51: RICH WILSONIn this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians, RICH WILSON about his comedy career.
Whilst working as a barman at Up The Creek Comedy Club in South East London, Wilson was inspired by the comedy acts he saw on stage and decided to try stand-up in 2004. Since then, he has never looked back gaining a reputation as one of Britain’s best comedians. He quickly became a regular on the comedy circuit and headlines many major comedy clubs often reducing me to hysterics when I watch him live.
In 2019, Wilson launched his incre...2022-01-221h 03
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 50: SEAN MCLOUGHLINIn this episode, I talk to the very funny comedian, SEAN MCLOUGHLIN about his comedy career.
A familiar act at comedy festivals and clubs worldwide, and having performed several acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, McLoughlin has supported Ricky Gervais on a world tour and opened for Bill Burr in London.
I have seen the comedian perform many times including support for Katherine Ryan on her Glam Role Model in 2015 and for appearances at Always Be Comedy in 2016. 2018, 2020 and 2021. He has consistently managed to reduce me to hysterical laughter when I have seen him l...2022-01-1545 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 49: MARK WATSONIn this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK WATSON about his comedy career.
Watson has had a long and varied career as a stand-up comedian. He is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe being nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2005 Perrier Awards and winning the first ever Panel Prize at the if.comeddies in 2006. In the same year, he also received a Barry Award nomination for best show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival as well as the Time Out Critics Choice Award.
Since 2006, I have enjoyed watching Watson’s solo shows at The Edin...2022-01-0847 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 48: NICK HELMIn this episode, I talk to one of my favourite comedians, NICK HELM about his comedy career.
The comedian, actor and rock musician is famous for his confrontational style of comedy, is hilariously funny and has built up a cult status over the years. Helm starred in the BBC Three comedy series Uncle from 2012 to 2017
A regular Edinburgh Fringe favourite since 2010, I have watched his solo show Masterworks in Progress at the Pleasance Theatre in 2017 and his solo triumphant show Phoenix From The Flames in 2019. I have seen him perform many times for Always Be Co...2021-12-181h 08
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 47: JOE LYCETTIn this episode, I talk to one of Britain’s most popular comedians, JOE LYCETT about his comedy career.
Lycett won the Chortle Student Comedian of The Year competition in 2009, the runner-up in the 2009 Laughing Horse New Act of the Year in the same year, and a finalist in the 2011 BBC New Comedy Awards. In 2012, his acclaimed debut stand-up show Some Lycett Hot was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. In 2016, his book Parsnips, Buttered was published and in 2019, and a TV regular, his consumer show Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back began broadcasting on C...2021-12-1150 min
A RICH COMIC LIFE PODCASTEPISODE 46: KEVIN DAYEPISODE 46: KEVIN DAY
In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KEVIN DAY about his comedy career.
Day is a British stand-up comedian, sports presenter and comedy writer. He was a regular at The Comedy Store in London in the late eighties and early nineties. He has written for many comedians including Dave Allen and Jo Brand. In 2005, became a programme associate on the BBC’s long running topical news quiz Have I Got News For You. Since 2004, he has been a regular on Match of The Day 2 and has appeared on and written for o...2021-11-271h 07